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Worsening behaviour a huge contributor to school staff stress. 78% of teachers report feeling stressed, with a key factor being an increase in disruptive behaviour and abuse from pupils and parents/carers.  [Schools Week].

Support from GovernorHub Knowledge: Be clear on how you can monitor your headteacher or CEO’s wellbeing, and make sure they feel supported.

Ofsted’s report card will be a ‘sensible middle ground’. Ofsted will be looking at all options to narrow down an approach for a better inspection system, national director for education Lee Owsten explained at the Schools and Academies Show this week. [Schools Week]. 

Support from GovernorHub Knowledge: Stay up to date with all things Ofsted with our article - updated as and when changes happen.

Science teachers’ curriculum feedback: ‘overloaded’ and in urgent need of reform. 72% of secondary school teachers who took the annual Science Teaching Survey said the curriculum is ‘overloaded’ and 29% said it is ‘out of date or irrelevant’. [Tes Magazine - subscription required]. 

Support from GovernorHub Knowledge: Help your school or trust put not only science but all STEM subjects at the forefront of its vision, strategy and practice. 

 

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